Planets and moons in the Alien franchise usually carry one of two kinds of name. Most are survey catalog codes made of a letter prefix and a number, such as LV-426, LV-223, and BG-386, while others carry colony or prison names such as Fiorina 161 and Origae-6. The Alien Planet Name Generator creates original names in both styles for fan fiction, tabletop campaigns such as the Alien RPG, and other stories set beyond the films.
Alien Planet Name Generator
BG-1203
KG-551
Fiorina 318
Stygia (LV-902)
Origae-7
Jackson's Star
XT-4412
New Calpamos
Acheron 229
Each click of the button generates 10 new planet and moon names, and the mix changes every time. Slightly more than half of the results are survey catalog codes with a two-letter prefix and a three- or four-digit number. The rest are colony and system names, including numbered worlds in the style of Fiorina 161, hyphenated destinations like Origae-6, "New" colony names, possessive star systems like Jackson's Star, and dual labels that pair a colony name with its survey code.
Alien Planet Naming Conventions
Worlds in the Alien franchise are often labeled with cold corporate survey codes: LV-426 (Acheron), LV-223, LV-921, BG-386, LV-1201, and KG-348 all follow letter-prefix plus three- or four-digit patterns. In fan and production lore, LV is often taken to mean Life Viable, a survey shorthand for worlds or moons checked for colonization potential. Other locations use bleaker proper names, from prison planetoids like Fiorina 161 to destination worlds such as Origae-6 and colony labels like Jackson's Star. This generator follows those same habits, with mostly LV and BG catalog codes and enough colony names to stock original maps, tabletop campaigns, and fan fiction. For deeper location lore, see the Alien universe planets guides.
Conclusion
The Alien Planet Name Generator follows the naming habits of the films, where a moon could be catalogued as LV-426 long before colonists gave it the name Acheron. Survey codes suit uncharted moons and corporate claims, while colony and prison names suit settled worlds with a history of their own. For crews, creatures, and hunters to place on those worlds, browse the other Alien RPG name generators.
FAQ
Quick answers about Alien planet names, LV survey codes, and how this generator works.
How are Alien universe planets usually named?
Many moons and planetoids use survey catalog codes such as LV-426, LV-223, and BG-386, often with three or four digits. LV is often taken to mean Life Viable. Others use colony or mythic names like Fiorina 161, Acheron, or Origae-6.
Are the generated planet names official canon?
No. The names generated on this page are original survey codes and colony names that follow the naming patterns of the Alien films, games, and books.
Why do some planets have two names?
A world can have a catalog code and a colony name at the same time. LV-426 was the survey code for the moon that colonists later called Acheron, so the generator sometimes returns both forms together.
Can I use these planet names for the Alien RPG?
Yes. The generator is intended for tabletop campaigns such as the Alien RPG, fan fiction, mods, and other original stories set in the Alien universe.
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